Papillon is French for butterfly. Papillon dogs get their name because of the butterfly-like shape of their ears. Papillons are a very old European breed that has been around for over 700 years. Many Renaissance paintings depict Papillons. A myth exists that Marie Antoinette carried her Papillon on her way to the guillotine.
Related pages:
Papillon Rescue
Niger Animal Rescue
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Niger is Iocated in Sub-Saharan Africa and spans across approximateIy 489,000 square miIes. Most peopIe in Niger speak French, Hausa, or Djerma. The population of Niger is about 12 million. The capital of Niger is Niamey. Threatened species known from Niger include the Addax, Dama Gazelle, Slender-horned Gazelle, and Wild Dog.
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